Sustained A Cranial And Vestibular Concussion. Taking Vestibular Therapy. Stiff Neck And Nausea. What Could Be The Cause?
Question: Hi Dr. I sustained a cranial and vestibular concussion in Feb 2013. I have been taking vestibular therapy, but to no avail. I suffer from nausea 100 % of the day, have trouble eye tracking, everything moves up and down and from side to side. I can feel my eyes jerking and constantly try to keep things still in my vision...resulting in a major stiff neck with headaches, nausea/motion sickness and also have bouts of clammy sweat breaks when the nausea hits and then bouts of chills. I visited Panama Setpt 2012 and am wondering if I have picked up something in addition to the concussion symptoms that are getting worse. I have been off work since the accident in Feb 2013 where I hit my left temple running into an unseen floating staircase in the dark. I would welcome your suggestions. My doctor has recently put me on an antidepressant and a sleeping pill but still I spend most of the day in bed trying to get relief. Early on I had a CT Scan, MRI, saw a neurologist and was told it will just take time. It has been 9 months now and I feel that I am getting worse, not any better what so ever. I look forward to your reply. thank you. Marian.
Brief Answer:
Vestibular Insufficiency causes this problem
Detailed Answer:
It seems to be Vestibular Dysfunction wherein the vestibular system would have taken a hit. Was CT scan a High Resolution one? Did they notice any fracture? If the fracture line is crossing the system it can explain your problem. I generally do not give anti depressants or sleeping pills since they delay the recovery. Try Vestibular exercises, you can contact Physiotherapist trained in vestibular rehab for the same. You can also take Vestibular Sedatives thrice a day. Be as much physically active as possible. Yes it takes some time to settle down, anywhere from 9-18 months.
Vestibular Insufficiency causes this problem
Detailed Answer:
It seems to be Vestibular Dysfunction wherein the vestibular system would have taken a hit. Was CT scan a High Resolution one? Did they notice any fracture? If the fracture line is crossing the system it can explain your problem. I generally do not give anti depressants or sleeping pills since they delay the recovery. Try Vestibular exercises, you can contact Physiotherapist trained in vestibular rehab for the same. You can also take Vestibular Sedatives thrice a day. Be as much physically active as possible. Yes it takes some time to settle down, anywhere from 9-18 months.
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